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You know what some of the best things about being totally retired?

-Time with grandkids.
-You don’t have to be around with people you don’t like. Social media is different, but you can block.
-Sleeping in.
-Eating out earlier. Hey I used to joke on people. But now it’s like, early supper out is quiet. And early bird specials. And not having to drive home in the dark.
-Senior menu items at IHOP.
-Naps whenever you want. Except when driving.
-Wait/sales/service staff seemed to get more polite after my hair turned white.
-No pressure from the clock except for when to take pills. And to go eat out on time.
-Reading the paper in a diner mid morning after a late breakfast on a weekday. Where most of the staff know your first name.
-Senior citizen discounts.
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DragonFruit · 70-79, M
I'm retired, but have no grandkids (or kids)....I get to spend more time with my dogs.
I never sleep in, and haven't been to iHOP (or a diner) in years. I eat at home, with a few exceptions.
I rarely take naps, am late to bed and early to rise.
The pills I take are taken with meals, but aren't time dependent.
I love when wait/sales/service staff are competent, as that seems a rarity (I often have to inform the pharmacy that "automatic notification" means that they're supposed to notify me...not the opposite).

On the other hand,
I definitely don't have to associate with those I don't like, and do enjoy getting senior citizen discounts.
I read the paper on Sunday, as well as doing the crossword puzzle....as I've done for years.
I play tennis in the middle of the day on a weekday.
I don't have to deal with the people/companies I had to deal with when I was working....though I do keep in touch with a few of my former co-workers (because I like them).
Thatsright · 61-69, M
@DragonFruit Nice! I have found that activities like “sports”, tennis, golf et al are very good. Get outside, socialize and moderate exercise. Social interaction is the most important thing.